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Hourly Wage for Systems Support Assistant Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Systems Support Assistant?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Systems Support Assistant in the United States is $31, which translates to an annual salary of about $64,120.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $28 to $36 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25 per hour
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Systems Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,117 $6,176 $1,425 $36
Average $64,120 $5,343 $1,233 $31
25th Percentile $57,978 $4,832 $1,115 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Systems Support Assistant Salaries

A Systems Support Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Support Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Systems Support Assistant (1-3 years): $64,120
  • Systems Support Assistant, Sr. (3-5 years): $76,712
  • Systems Administration Supervisor (5+ years): $113,171
  • Systems Administration Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $122,511
  • Systems Administration Manager (5+ years): $146,118
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Systems Support Assistant1-3 years$64,120
Systems Support Assistant, Sr.3-5 years$76,712
Systems Administration Supervisor5+ years$113,171
Systems Administration Senior Supervisor5+ years$122,511
Systems Administration Manager5+ years$146,118
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How Do Systems Support Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Systems Support Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,994.
  • California: $70,724.
  • Massachusetts: $69,782.

Top Paying Cities for Systems Support Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,875
  • San Francisco: $80,079
  • Oakland: $78,303

What Skills Can Increase a Systems Support Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.88% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
  • ERP Systems (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Leveraging advanced tools and software systems to automate and manage core business functions cost-effectively to maximize performance.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.88%
Business Administration 2.61%
ERP Systems 1.79%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Systems Support Assistant's salary.
  • UAT: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
UAT
 $78,868
23%
System Requirements
 $72,456
13%
SQL
 $71,173
11%
ERP
 $71,173
11%
Business Administration
 $69,250
8%
Salesforce
 $69,250
8%
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How Education impacts a Systems Support Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Systems Support Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Systems Support Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,677 and $61,875).

Systems Support Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Systems Support Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 31.4%
Associates 31.4%
Bachelors 34.3%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Systems Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Support Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$57,978
Average $64,120/year
$74,117
$4,832
Average $5,343/month
$6,176
$1,115
Average $1,233/week
$1,425
$28
Average $31/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,117 $6,176 $1,425 $36
Average $64,120 $5,343 $1,233 $31
25th Percentile $57,978 $4,832 $1,115 $28

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FAQ about Systems Support Assistant

1. What are the responsibilities of Systems Support Assistant?

Assists in the installation, maintenance, and general support of systems. Assists users with questions or problems. May help perform system backups and recovery and install new software. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Systems Support Assistant

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Business Administration: It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.

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ERP Systems: Leveraging advanced tools and software systems to automate and manage core business functions cost-effectively to maximize performance.

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